Kano State Government has cancelled license for all private schools operating in the state with immediate effect.
Special Adviser to Kano State Governor on private and voluntary institutions, Alhaji Baba Abubakar Umar, disclosed this at a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools on Saturday in Kano.
Umar explained further that all private schools are expected to collect new registration forms to revalidate their certificates and be given new operational license in the state.
The Special Adviser noted that the decision is part the state government’s commitment towards sanitizing the private schools operations and ensured adherence to established laws and guidelines.
He also charged the proprietors to pay their 10 percent tax to the government for the progress of the sector.
Umar also dispelled the fear among proprietors that his return to the position of managing the private schools would victimize some people.
He, however, averred that he would not hesitate to take appropriate measures against any private school found wanting.
He revealed that a software has been developed that will address all concern from the government, school proprietors, parents and even job seekers in private schools.
The Special Adviser also assured parents of protecting their interests and that of their children.
Chairman National Association of Private Schools Owners, Kano chapter, Alhaji Muhammad Adamu, described the move as commendable one saying it will further boost the education sector in the state.
